According to many researchers, sex addiction is not a cause but a consequence, often stemming from psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, malaise, behavioral problems...

The sexual act is used as a treatment. Therapy that helps to heal these words and develop more appropriate, satisfying behaviours can help to restore healthy sexuality.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The IFFS (Institut Français de Formation en Sexothérapie) website, with a special section on sex addiction
- The IFAC (Institut Fédératif des Addictions Comportementales) website, with a special page on sex addiction
- The Geneva University Hospitals website, and their special report on addictions
- The website of Dr Sanquer's practice, psychologist and sexologist

For support in cases of addiction, it's important to consult a professional such as a sexologist or addictologist.

Contents validated by the physicians of the Scientific College of the Ramsay Health Foundation.